Camera Hardware Electrical Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.The Camera Hardware Electrical Engineering group is responsible for the electrical design and integration of camera systems for all Apple products.

Description

As an Electrical Engineer on this team, you will solve complex challenges at the intersection of analog circuit design, high-speed signal integrity, and power management within highly constrained physical environments. Our primary objective is to deliver technically excellent camera hardware that is robust and optimized for high-volume mass production, setting the industry standard for performance and quality. We are looking for a proactive engineer with a dedication to high-quality design to join our collaborative, cross-functional team and help drive the development of future camera technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering and at least 1 internship as an Electrical Engineer
• Analog and digital circuit design including Schematics capture and layout for substrate, rigid PCB or Flex
• Knowledge of signal and power integrity (High-speed design, PDN analysis)
• System integration knowledge for grounding, shielding, EMI, EMC and ESD

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship experience as an Electrical Engineer
• Knowledge of layout strategies for Substrates, Rigid PCB, Flex, or Rigid-Flex including good understanding of material selection, Stack-up planning and noise suppression
• Experience with high-speed interfaces: MIPI, DisplayPort, HDMI, PCIE etc
• Hands-on lab experience with hardware bring-up and debug
• Experience with high volume consumer electronics design for manufacturing, testing and reliability (DFM, DFT, DFR)
• Knowledge of CMOS image sensor, ISP or image processing
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills focused on teamwork and collaboration in a dynamic cross-functional environment
• Statistical data analysis and visualization (ex. JMP)

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $129,300 and $194,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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